Thanksgiving was my mother's favorite holiday. She told us so every year for as long as I can remember! She loved everything about this time of year - the colors, the weather, the company, the food - specifically the turkey. She loved turkey so much, she could have eaten it every day of the year. She never raved about Easter the way she did Thanksgiving.That's because she disliked ham so much.

Mom passed away this year (BEFORE the dreaded ham holiday), but I hear her Thanksgiving mantra as I prepare tomorrow's dinner. Thanksgiving is going to be different without her, but as we all have experienced the passing of someone we love, we learn to carry on, remember, and appreciate all that we have.

Before I get too busy to appreciate, here are a few things I am thankful for:

My husband and three sons: "Love" isn't a big enough word to express how I feel for the four of you.

My sisters, in-laws and other relatives: You had no choice in the matter, but I'm so glad you're mine.

Name: Judi BlackTime: Tuesday, November 27, 2012Oh, Alyssa, I'm so sorry that both of your parents have left this earth. I remember meeting them when we were at Bradley, and the stories you shared about their restaurant - all fun and loving memories! Blessings to you and your family!! Judi

Name: AlyssaTime: Tuesday, November 27, 2012Thanks, Dollie and Judi! Great to hear from both of you.

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I'm Alyssa Andrews and work in the Marketing Department at Fairytale Brownies. My official title is Sales and PR. In addition to the obvious, I am Co-Founder Eileen Spitalny's assistant, I research new Fairytale products, coordinate donations, and maintain our KaBOOM! partnership. I have a journalism background so I'm naturally "nosy." I make it a point to know as much as I can about all things Fairytale Brownies, so if you have any questions, just ask!